Japanese Wedding Traditions and Customs
With wedding season upon us, and it often being difficult to know what to expect at a Japanese wedding, we thought it best to share …
Japanese Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
If you’re looking to surprise your partner with something a little different this year, Japanese Valentine’s Day gifts are the way to go. From too-cute-to-be-true kokeshi dolls to ornate …
Christmas DIY: Making Origami Christmas Decorations
Us Brits tend to get a bit carried away over with Christmas gifts, with the Bank of England suggesting that the average household spends around …
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10 Must-Buy Japanese Christmas Presents
It’s official – there’s only a month left until Christmas. The countdown is on to accumulate the perfect gifts for your loved ones! If you …
Discovering the Basic Beliefs of Shintōism
Shintō beliefs comprise indigenous Japanese religious beliefs and practices, and the word Shintō was brought into use to create separation between indigenous beliefs from those …
Celebrating Father’s Day in Japan
Father’s Day in Japan, or 父の日(chichi no hi), shares many similarities with the British holiday. Read on to learn how to celebrate Father’s Day the …
Shibori Dyeing Techniques
As Shibori patterns grow more popular and more fashionable on the British high street, we thought we’d dig a little deeper into the history of …
Japanese Summer Clothing
The Japanese have cultural festivals abound, and they don’t stop when the temperature (not to forget the humidity) ramp up! When you step outside into …
The Quick Guide to Omamori!
Omamori – what are they? What does it mean? What do I keep mentioning them at every shrine in every travel blog post? Well it’s …